Domaine des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Blanc Cuvee Schiste 2024 SCCOS perfumed and fruit-forward reds —

perfumed and fruit-forward reds — a little more approachable young than the firmer Les Arboises

Cave Mont Blanc is a cooperative of around 70 mountain growers in the Valle d'Aosta

it shows Barbera at its most vibrant and unadorned: deep ruby with purple flashes

and the Aviets are among its old-guard champions

so it is worth grabbing when you see it

Domaine des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Blanc Cuvee Schiste 2024 SCCOS perfumed and fruit-forward reds —Born from impossibly steep, terraced schist slopes in Cevins, this monumental field blend of Jacqure, Roussanne, Malvoisie, and Mondeuse Blanche completely redefines what mountain wines can achieve. The intense, multi dimensional palate unfolds slowly with notes of dried apricot, beeswax, smoky minerals, and wild herbs, delivering a structural depth that rivals fine white Burgundy. It retains a brilliant, crystalline acidity despite its immense power,